Spaghetti with Fresh Anchovies, Caramelized Onions and Thyme

• 4 tbsp. virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, whole
• 1 lg. Spanish onion, cut in 1/2-inch thick rounds
• 1 lb. fresh anchovies
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 oz. spaghetti
• 1/4 cup freshly toasted breadcrumbs
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
2. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil and cook garlic and onion until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
3. Remove fillets from anchovies and set aside.
4. Remove garlic.
5. Add thyme, anchovies and white wine to onions and bring to boil.
6. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and remove from heat.
7. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions and drain.
8. Toss pasta into anchovy mixture and stir until well coated, 30 seconds, and pour into heated serving bowl.
9. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and serve immediately.

virgin olive oil, garlic, spanish onion, fresh anchovies, thyme, white wine, extravirgin olive oil, spaghetti, breadcrumbs, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/5500 (may not work)